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If you are thinking about adding a dachshund to your family, consider adopting. There are so many beautiful dachshunds of all ages, colors, coat types, and sizes available for adoption and there is nothing quite like knowing you saved a life. There are organizations across the US that specialize in rescuing dachshunds and adopting them out to loving homes. Some work nationwide, while others are regional so check for your state below or try a nationwide group. Checking out these rescue groups is a great place to start!
Nationwide Dachshund Rescue Groups
Dachshund Rescue of North America
Denver Dachshund Rescue and Transport
Almost Home Dachshund Rescue Society
Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue
Dachshund Rescue Groups By State
Alabama
Arizona
Arizona Dachshund Rescue & Sanctuary
California
Dachshund Rescue and Placement
Dachshund Rescue of Los Angeles
Dachshund Paws and Pals Rescue
Dachshund Rescue of Northern California
Foxy Doxy Dachshund and Dog Rescue
Southern California Dachshund Relief
Colorado
Denver Dachshunds Rescue and Transport
Connecticut
Connecticut Dachshund Rescue and Pet Services
Florida
Dachshund Rescue South Florida
Dachshund Adoption, Rescue & Education
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Louisiana
Rockin’ Weenie Dogs Dachshund Rescue
Maryland
Michigan
Mississippi
Missouri
Oklahoma
Oregon
Nebraska
Husker’s Hope Dachshund Rescue
Nevada
Las Vegas Doberman and Dachshund Rescue Inc.
Las Vegas Hot-Diggity Dachshund Club and Rescue
On My Way Home Dachshund Rescue
New Mexico
North Carolina
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Dachshund Rescue of Bucks County
Rhode Island
South Dakota
South Carolina
Texas
Central Texas Dachshund Rescue
Diamond Dachshund Rescue of Texas
Dachshund Lovers of Texas Rescue
Dallas – Fort Worth Dachshund Rescue Foundation
Dusty Puddles Dachshund Rescue
Virgnina
Washington
West Virginia
Dachshund Rescue of Charleston, WV
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Wyoming Dachshund and Corgi Rescue
Lastly, you can always check www.petfinder.com for dachshunds available for adoption in your area. Sometimes local humane societies or other groups will have dachshunds available for adoption as well, but they aren’t necessarily a dachshund-specific rescue.
Do you know of any groups not included on this list? Comment below!